Tag: FCC

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Carrier stance on net neutrality threatens fabric of Internet and mobile

Published: January 19, 2010

The CTIA’s stance on net neutrality is plumb wrong. Opposition to the FCC’s proposed net neutrality rules is the one sure way to endanger the egalitarian underpinnings of the Internet.

Small businesses to spend $28B on mobile, but lack mobile broadband: FCC chief

Published: December 22, 2009

Three out of four small businesses nationwide have little or no mobile broadband, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski said yesterday in Chicago.

Verizon defends early termination fee practice in 77-page reply to FCC

Published: December 21, 2009

Verizon Wireless vigorously defended its positions on early termination fees and access to Verizon Mobile Web in a 77-page response to the Federal Communications Commission.

FCC questions Verizon Wireless over early termination fees, mobile Web access

Published: December 7, 2009

The FCC has sent a letter to Verizon Wireless, seeking more information on the carrier’s early termination fees for advanced devices and access charges for Verizon Mobile Web.

FCC seeks ways to free up new spectrum for mobile broadband, says chairman

Published: December 2, 2009

The FCC sees huge opportunities and real risks around mobile broadband, per its chairman. Evidence suggests that mobile broadband can be the key platform for innovation in the next decade.

FCC chairman testifies before Senate on mobile usage while driving

Published: October 29, 2009

Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski testifies before Congress on mobile usage while driving. Here's his testimony that spells out the FCC's position.

Federal Communications Commission issues draft rules on net neutrality

Published: October 23, 2009

Given the potentially huge consequences of having the open Internet diminished through inaction, the time is now to move forward with consideration of rules of the road, says the FCC's boss.

FCC questions Google Voice practices in new letter

Published: October 12, 2009

The Federal Communications Commission wants to know why Google Voice restricts calls to certain communities, thus giving a taste of life to come as a wireless carrier to Google.

Carriers may suffer the fate of newspapers with Internet telephony

Published: October 12, 2009

If wireless carriers allow competing Internet telephony services over their networks, they risk suffering the same fame as newspapers today. The nightmare scenario of Trojan horse and dumb pipes is within grasp of reality.

Carriers may suffer the fate of newspapers with Internet telephony

Published: October 12, 2009

If wireless carriers allow competing Internet telephony services over their networks, they risk suffering the same fate as newspapers today. Four words come to mind: Trojan horse, dumb pipes.